Get Rid of Fungus Gnats Organically & Chemically Step by Step Gnat T 

Love your videos, I just got into plants and I was like where are all the black girls who love plants!!?? So glad to have found your channel

I could literally listen to you ALLLLLL DAY

I hung a bug zapper lite over my plants for 2 months! The zaps stopped so I took it down! No gnats now for over a year! Dont forget to dump the dead ones out of the bottom trays! Rev. J

I love how much we are seeing you lately!! You are SO beautiful! ♥️🙌🏻🌿

I just found you while doing a search for Bromeliads. I love your videos! My son has these tiny jars that are filled with apple cider vinegar and any kind of dish detergent. He places them in inconspicuous places around the plants and I guarantee you in a few days it's going to be full of gnats. We just throw them out. This has been my go-to for the past 2 years. It works!

I am a fairly new viewer.. maybe 5 months or so and this is the first time I’ ve seen your face. You are beautiful Peggy❤️ thank you for another great video. Please keep them coming I am learning so much.

Finally, a video that actually shows you how to do it! Thanks for posting.

Fungus gnats are definitely the bane of my existence sometimes. I will try the mosquito bites, thanks for all the tips. I love your channel so much, you are awesome ☺️

For once a video that treats bugs EXACTLY like how I treat my bug infestation. This method really work! The only thing I do differently is I purchased the larger rectangular yellow sticky traps. Only because I own 400 house plants. This video/your channel is so accurate. Thanks for uploading. Thanks for sharing. I love your plants. I love your cross ✝️. I love your calm voice. I am new to your channel, I am here to stay. 🙏🏾🥰👍🏾🌵🌴

Incredibly informative and detailed video. I think I’m at the tail end of my small battle with fungus gnats!

Love this video, I have tried the hydrogen peroxide and the mosquito bites with no much luck , I replaced the dirt on all my plants and finally got rid of them, I now use a top layer of slate rocks on most of my plants. I’m glad I came across this video bc I purchase some granules on Etsy and it only advertised as a insecticide but no name or ingredients was given and I now see what it is. Thank you , that systemic houseplant insecticide works really good . My coworker plants were infected and I treated them with it. I learned a lot from your awesome videos.

Great info, thank you!

You are so thorough on this topic unlike other videos I’ve seen to do with gnats. Thanks for this! So informative.

Thx for your insights !

I have been spraying Cardamom powder all over the plant soil of each pot as well as rarely watering the plants with the peroxide mixture. I have noticed a few gnats struggling on the soil hoping they are now dead... I wish I knew all about this before as my 15 years old Bonsaï died a while ago because of Fungus Gnats issue.

As always, very informative. I really appreciate the comments regarding your personal experiences with the different methods. Your videos are always excellent and greatly appreciated!

Thanks for all these tips! I don't have any yet, but I'm always looking out for the little guys

Thanks Peggy. Appreciate your time to show us the steps to do. I love my plants but hate those gnats!

It's driving me nuts, i like the way you sayed it , in the most cool state i had ever been

They're attracted to Carbon Dioxide as well, which is another reason they fly all up in your face. A fan blowing across affected plants also heavily disrupts fungus gnats because they're clumsy, imprecise fliers. Good video!

Thank you Peggy for information about ridding plants of fungus gnats.I already bought the Bonide Systemic Solution and I've already been using the sticky traps.I notice that when you dont overwater your plants and you wait til top of soil is dry that also helps to lessen the problems of fungus gnats.Please keep the videos coming very informative I learned a lot.

I didn't have any until I bought from a new vender on Etsy, now I'm battling them, going to use your peroxide, and mosquito bits methods. Thank you so much🤗💚💚💚

I love my indoor and outdoor gardens. Been into growing plants for a very long time. The gnats can be a problem for sure. I also brew Kombucha so fruit flies can be a problem too. They do like the juice and those home made traps work great to catch those. I've gotten a few avocado plant volunteers that sprouted up in my composter lol!

Very informative, as usually Peggy. I take certain plants outside in the spring, and they stay out there as long as long as possible,some time around late October, or early November. Before I bring them back inside, they all get treated. And around that time I don't water them as much. You are right, moisture attracts them.

I am infested (again). I dumped the dirt from every plant 2 month's ago due to so many gnats and left all the plant roots in shallow bowls of water (yes, killed one plant). After two weeks of not seeing any gnats, I bought fresh dirt and repotted all of them. Now, I have more gnats than before and the dirt in each pot is alive and crawling. I will try the hydrogen immediately while I wait for the mosquitos bits to arrive. Thanks so much for the info!

Thank you Peggy for an interesting and thorough coverage of an important gardening issue. I have been struggling with this in the past few weeks and will apply some of your solutions. Be well!

Hi I love your videos your voice is so calm and nice. And you explain things very well.Thanks for the information you share with us.

Hi, Peggy. Had to watch this again. Dang gnats decided to visit, but they must go.

Lots of good info, I like the Binide systemic too. I’ve used apple cider vinegar set in a little cup, they seem to go for that too. I have to mention, you have that sun kissed glow an that color is gorgeous on you! 😃💚

Thank you Peggy, very good video, and your voice is so soothing!😁

Very well taught to the point unessary talking.

Peggy this video was so helpful for me. I am having a MAJOR mealy bug problem (video coming soon-i hope lol) and that Bonide product you mentioned is on my list. I am going out tomorrow so I am going to see if I can find it in a home depot or lowes b4 I try online. Girl... you are helping me get rid of my stress right now. I have found mealy bugs on my chinese evergreen first, then my pothos (mind you never had a monster problem with those plants), then my heart shaped fearn, then my jade, then my croton, then my dracaena, and the latest is my begonia that was sitting next to my hoya publicalyx and lipstick plant. Everything has been sprayed/wiped with neem oil/dish soap/warm water mixture... or... my dish soap, alcohol, warm water mixture. I am stressing out b/c I swear anything white is a mealy bug. I have also used diatomaceous earth.... Ooh wait, I forgot those stinky monsters are also on my dieffenbachia and homalomena plants. OH GEEZ... not my Homalomena!!! I have to replace that plant (her name is Selby..poor baby, she has been through it 4 real). Anywho, thank you for this video. Mealy Bugs BE GONE!!!

Thank you for info. I'm using Bonide Systemic on all plants.it worked for fungus gnat. Eliminated right away.surprised.thank you as always.

Great video. I love the diatomaceous earth on my outdoor plants. I put some in a Parmesan cheese bottle and sprinkle it on. The only thing is when it gets wet and turns to clay. Have started bottom watering my outdoor potted plants. Also have used the mosquito bits but had to do the soak method since they were getting moldy. Hated look of sticky traps, so I have opted for cute tiny glass or ceramic pots or bowls with apple cider vinegar and dish liquid blended in among the plants. It’s been effective for me and I change them once a week.

Really good instructions. Very thorough. Thanks for the comparisons!

Thanks for all the tips. I like a lot of these options. I already use the mosquito bits in my ponds. BTW, I posted a video of my Ceropegias that bloomed. I know you wanted to see the flowers.

I have used the mosquito bits and found they mold over time. I found a video that suggests that you soak the bits in water and then use the water. It should kill the gnats without the mold. The sticky traps work well also.

Great video Peggy! I got a couple of new ideas to try. 💕💕

It's amazing I have just completed doing the same thing I said I am doing everything this year and yes I have a issue with the sticky traps but I was much more careful with the sticky i hide mines behind the plants

I’ve been fighting gnats for months now. So far, the thing that has worked the best is nematodes. I’d like to hear from other people on whether they have had success with nematodes for recalcitrant fungus gnats. Thanks

Thanks for the tip to not move plants. I'd developed a habit of putting all of my small plants in a large drainage tray to water them so they're all getting close contact each other. I will water them in place for a while and try the peroxide mix in the water first. Can you re-use the water that has drained from one plant in watering the next plant or do you need a fresh solution for every plant? I've been using sheets of sticky trap that you can cut to any size and mount to a stick so there's some control over how close they get to the leaves. I find it grossly satisfying to see all of the dead flies on the trap, and it helps to identify the big problem plants. For me, a medium sized Lady Palm seems to be the worst culprit, and it's pot is crammed with small sticky traps right now.

Excellent as always. I had no problem until I repotted a plant with a new brand of soil...few days later gnats emerge..

Just started seeing them in my house. Thanks so much for your tips.

Thank you for all of your videos

I just got those sticky traps and they really work well. I’m going to try the systemic method...because I literally forgot I have a bottle. 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 I think we have to use a few of these methods all together because not just one gets rid of them. They can be some determined little gnats. 😩 Thanks for sharing all of the methods.

great video, just saw this and i subscribed.

One reason why those yellow sticky things are yellow is because the fungus gnats are attracted to that color they are attracted to Yellow. So that's one thing the juice in the bottle I don't know about juice but I do know you can put apple cider vinegar and dish detergent in the bottom of a bottle and cut the lid poke some holes in the lid and turn that upside down in the bottle and it can catch some nass but it's really not that effective. I did not know about the diatomaceous earth I do have some so I'm going to try that thank you for that tip I absolutely love your channel I am subscribed and I do watch you I absolutely love you you're a sweetheart my absolute favorite plant is segontium I have seven different types I just got Maria and I am thrilled I like to buy mine small so I can be the reason they grow I have had a white butterfly for 11 months and it is so big I've took cutting after cutting after cutting and it just continues to produce for me it's Vining out for me and I am thrilled. My reason for this comment is I wanted to tell you there is a most beautiful way to catch fungus gnats if you have yellow petunias and you grow them in your home because the stem of the petunia is sticky and the gnats are attracted to the yellow. So once the fungus gnats land on them they cannot get off of them it works. And I know that you love beautiful flowers so I thought I'd share that information with you thank you for sharing everything on your channel I really enjoy watching you you are one of the few people that I always enjoy your information have a great day see you in your next one

I hung a fly ribbon in my potting area and the gnats do fly into the sticky ribbon. I also set out bowls of cider vinegar, water & dish soap. They find these too.

Thanks for your video. The only reason I prefer the Hydrogen Peroxide is if using on a food plant, like a chilli plant, it is non-toxic. I haven't see the other product to read its ingredients. But I have now treated my chilli plant and will see how it does. Thanks a bunch for the encouragement and knowing you have tried this method. Cheers.

Thank you for this!

Great ideas Peggy and it is a problem for so many... I have tried some of them and plan to try a few more.

I'm going to get those products on Saturday. Thanks so much for sharing.

Looking super gorgeous! Big vids are always so helpful!

Very helpful. I ordered the mosquito bits earlier today from amazon but after watching this I’m gonna get started with the hydrogen peroxide method so I don’t get infested waiting on shipping.

The yellow sticky traps have caught so many in my home fast!! But I agree I don’t like the look of them.

Using your links I ordered the DE powder and the Bonide. Thank you so much!

Great information Peggy. I use all of those methods as well. I did a video very similar to yours. I was happy to have your confirmation. I also use the long yellow strips and they work really great For the adults. The only problem is they are so gross looking to me. Lol. Great video!!!

Thx 4 this very informative vid Peggy... wil b bringing all my plants indoors later this month so I wil b trying out that peroxide method.

This is the only video that helped me! Thank you so much for your help

Great video Peggy, good info. I use the sticker, but that only get the adults

fantastic information, thank you hello from the UK

Thank you so very much for sharing this with us!

I am currently using the sticky traps and Mosquito Bits. I did not have success with the jar method either. I purchase the diatomaceous earth but have yet to use it. Great tips!

Thank you Peggy! I’m also trying out ant powder which seems to be working so far

Awesome video and so informative! Thanks for sharing.

I glued my sticky traps onto dollar tree popsicle sticks and put the stick in a shot glass or tiny jar filled with pebbles. Then place that near my plants. Lol. I don't put them in my plants any more because of exactly what you said....I've lost 4 leaves to sticky traps in the plant soil. :(

I have a small pot of small stones that I put those sticky butterfly strips in. I place it near my plants but not so close that the leaves will touch it. When I find that not many gnats are there, I move it to another area.

Try yellow paper plates with petroleum jelly instead of the traps.

Im glad I dont have fungus nats im going to try your recipe . I been keeping my house plants inside because of bugs .They grow better outside though .I do spray my plants with water & lemon essential oil an lil soap.

I use mosquito bits to kill gnat larve. I also have a few carnivorous plants, sundews and pinguicula, spread through my orchid collection. They are great for the adult gnats and super easy to care for.

u can use the peroxide neat up to 9% - its an oxygenation process and the plants will thank you for it

I’m trying to learn how to get rid of these bugs, but I’m super distracted by how gorgeous you are, sister!

Great tips! I hope they work!!

HI, HAVE YOU THOUGHT THAT YOU MIGHT BE BRINGING THEM HOME WHEN YOU DO YOUR SHOPPING FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. THAT IS WHAT I HAVE FOUND. MOSQUITO BITS ARE THE GO TO GET RID OF THEM. LOVE AND BLESSINGS, ANNETTE QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA.

I used hydrogen peroxide and water, mosquito bites and yellow stickies , cinnamon

Thank you for sharing!

very helpful, thank you.

Thanks so much, I learned alot

Very informational!!!!

I hate gnats. They drive me crazy. I get rid of them, then they come back. It's a nightmare. Now I have soil thrips. It's so hard to get rid of them. Thanks for your info.

Hey Peggy! Great video! I'm a user of that same Systemic Pest Control and I've been considering DE, but I think I will be using it outside on my flowers and veggies. I'm a little too worried about using it inside with my animals. Would you consider doing a video about your orchids in semi-hydro? I was just soaking and feeding my orchids this morning and was like I really think I wanna do leca with these guys but wasn't sure if that's a good idea so it's really good to know it's possible. I would just love to see the steps for potting one up, especially a larger one with bigger root systems. I have a giant phalaenopsis and it is why I was thinking it might not work. I hope you will consider doing a video on how you care for yours. Also it's so lovely to see your face in some videos! Again awesome video! ✌💟🌿

I have been battling these nats for several months. thank you for your help, this is probably the 20ish video may be the 50ish source as I have also read about these nasty things. I have tried several methods!

Thanks for this info and demonstrating all the methods and products you use, much appreciated. I saw where someone made Mosquito Tea with the bits and then watered her plants with it, what are your thoughts on this?

Very informative

Thank you.

Hi thanks for the tips. Is it absolutely necessary to use distilled water for the hydrogen peroxide mixture? Can regular faucet water or bottle drinking water be used? Thx.

Thank you for sharing

Hi Peggy, thanks for the ideas😁 good luck getting rid of those little buggers😣

Good informative video 🙂

Gnats are on people's home screens waiting to get in. They are also attracted to moisture near windows and light son. They get in through the screen holes. Dying to get at your plants they see in the window. Great video. I could not make out two words you said at 3:00 You said "Stop ___ ____? What were those two words? I think you said "over watering"?

thanks for sharing

Thanks for listing all our possible defenses; I like that you offer the wide array of chemical to organic options. While I use chemical fertilizers for ornamentals, I use organic fertilizers for my vegetable starts. But I learned the hard way I should NOT apply alfalfa meal, my organic nitrogen source, until the spring warmup when I can leave young plants outdoors. I've heard that fungus gnats like to eat decomposing organic matter, so I guess the alfalfa meal was a favorite food.

Thanks, Peggy! The hydrogen peroxide method has worked best for me, but I may order the Bonide to have on hand just in case.

I repotted several plants in September using Miracle gro potting soil and suddenly had huge infestation of fungus gnats. They are driving me crazy. I've been using sticky traps and mosquito bits the last month and the traps are still filling up. Maybe I will try peroxide.

They like to fly up my nose!

new sub great vid

Thanks for sharing, I too like the bonide pellets. Is that a plant light in the background and How do you like it? , I’ve been looking at something like that

Can i water my indoor plants with vineger to get rid of small flies?

Thank you for sharing :)

Thakyou 🙏🙏🙏